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Because your voice matters.

Surgery C.A.R.E. Network Committee

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Deadline: Apply by

Commitment: Long-term

Connection method: Virtual

Open to Vancouver Island Region, patient partners from Vancouver Island (do not need to be PVN members

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The Surgery CARE Network is committed to ensuring the patient voice is meaningfully integrated into decision-making processes that impact surgical care. Patient partners bring lived experience, offering unique insights into the quality, safety, and accessibility of surgical services. Their involvement helps the committee stay grounded in patient-centered values, promotes transparency, and fosters trust between healthcare providers and the community.

Patient partner presence on the CARE Network will improve care outcomes, identify opportunities for system improvement from the patient perspective, and co-develop strategies that reflect the needs and priorities of those receiving care. The CARE network activities include development and implementation of region wide policies, safety reviews, and quality improvement projects, most recently the Surgical Safety Checklist.

Schedule: 1st Tuesday of the month 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM and 3rd Tuesday of the month 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM

Term length: 2 Years

Level of engagement: Involve
Requirements Patient & Public Partnership Program Member
Number of positions available: 3

RSVP
If you’re a member of the Patient & Public Partnership Program, submit your expression of interest for the Surgery C.A.R.E. Network Committee here

Not a member yet? Visit our website here to join our program or email us at patient.experience@islandhealth.ca for more details.

From Our Community

Cherie Mercer

Patient Partner, New Aiyansh

Cherie Mercer

I have learned so much about innovation and capacity building by being part of PVN. I signed up to build my leadership skills, however, I experience benefits for myself, my community and Indigenous peoples throughout the province. I understand more about the complexities and opportunities required to improve health care.